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Ohtani hits two HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup
Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League's Hanshin Tigers in an exhibition on Monday night.
Mets lefty Quintana sidelined with rib injury
New York Mets starter Jose Quintana has been sidelined with a small stress fracture in his fifth rib on his left side, the team announced on Monday.
Sale throws 2 scoreless innings in spring debut
Chris Sale pitched two scoreless innings for the Boston Red Sox on Monday as the seven-time All-Star tries to bounce back from three straight injury-marred seasons.
Red Sox IF Turner leaves game after HBP to face
Red Sox infielder Justin Turner left Monday's spring training game against the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch.
Braves to end season-ticket sales before opener
The Braves plan to stop the sale of season tickets to preserve the availability of single-game tickets. The planned cutoff is on or around March 17.
Not so high on Rockies hitters
Eric Karabell takes a look at all of the MLB action from over the weekend and what it means for fantasy managers going forward.
'That's some bad clock management': How MLB teams are preparing for new rules
With 30 spring training games to adjust to a major overhaul to their sport, now is the time for players to adapt before the bright lights of the regular season.
World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Is USA or Dominican Republic on top?
From the teams who can win it all to those just happy to be there, we've ranked every WBC squad.
Pirates' McCutchen (hand) exits spring game
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen exited Sunday's game against Minnesota in the sixth inning with discomfort in his left hand after being hit by a pitch.
Rays team radio announcer Wills dies at age 58
The Rays mourned the death Sunday of Dave Wills, 58, who was the team's radio announcer for the past 18 years.
Clevinger won't face discipline after abuse claim
White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger won't face discipline from MLB following domestic abuse allegations made by the mother of one of his children.
Harper to report to Phillies camp Wednesday
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says he will report to spring training Wednesday as he continues recovering from elbow surgery.
Las Vegas prepared to give A's 'better opportunity'
The Oakland A's are in Las Vegas this week for an exhibition series, and talk of a potential move to Nevada has gained momentum, with Don Logan, president of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators telling ESPN "Las Vegas offers a dynamic that no other team has."
Female minor league manager shadows Lovullo
Ronnie Gajownik, who will become the first woman to manage a Class High-A team this season, served as bench coach for the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo on Saturday.
Paxton (hamstring) unlikely for start of season
Red Sox pitcher James Paxton suffered a strained hamstring during Friday's start and likely won't be ready for the start of the regular season.
Jays' Guerrero to miss WBC with inflamed knee
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who injured his knee while running the bases Friday, will miss the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal
The Texas Rangers and left-handed reliever Will Smith have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal.
7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017
Cubs starter Justin Steele and six relievers combined on baseball's first spring training no-hitter since 2017, blanking the Padres 4-0 on Friday.
Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk
Max Scherzer has theorized that baseball's new pitch clock will allow pitchers to dictate the pace of games. In the eyes of one umpire, he raced too fast even for the pitch timer Friday.
Jays' Guerrero exits game with knee discomfort
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday's game with right knee discomfort after an RBI single in the first inning.